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JIB 876

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,550 mi
Last recorded85,550 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 876
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower hub Bush has slight play

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower hub bush has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,420 miles

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 84,416 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack

Power steering noisy

Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,810 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has various small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge and has various small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,672 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

belly pans fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,240 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,292 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,339 miles

o/s/f suspension has slight misting of oil.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,599 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,032 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,639 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 37,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,951 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,212 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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JIB 876 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JIB 876, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JIB 876 registered?

JIB 876 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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